Communications Desk Operations Specialist
Spectrum · Austin, TX · 2 mo ago
On-siteMarketingFull-time
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
About the role
Spectrum is seeking a Communications Desk Operations Specialist to analyze data, triage technical problems, and facilitate communication among teams. Your expertise will help maintain reliable operations and a positive experience for our customers and internal partners. This position is in an office environment with a hybrid work schedule. Eligible employees can work from home up to one day each week.
Responsibilities
- Monitor service queues and call volumes, develop ad hoc reports, and assist with operational decision-making across Spectrum
- Proactively detect and escalate outages using telemetry and communication tools, supporting partners in real time
- Create and manage tickets in Spectrum’s ticketing system, collaborate with fix teams, and help drive solutions
- Lead or participate in Communication Desk conference bridges during critical events, providing updates to leaders and executives
- Analyze customer call volume and outage trends with telemetry tools, escalating issues for timely resolution
- Manage Outage Management tasks by prioritizing alerts, call deflection, and customer messaging
- Identify areas for process improvement and provide training and guidance to less tenured team members
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Information Systems, Business Management, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- 2+ years of operations experience in a Call Center, Network, or IT environment, or 2+ years of technical support experience in the cable or telecommunications industry
Skills
- Strong analytical skills for data evaluation and issue escalation
- Demonstrated conceptual thinking and attention to detail
- Experience in networking, internal systems, large audience communications, or technical aptitude with ongoing learning and development
- Leadership, motivational, and interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills and the ability to multitask in multiple systems and prioritize competing demands in fast-paced, high-pressure settings
- Decision making using trends, analytics, and root cause analysis
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Remedy, and web-based tools
- Adaptable and highly resilient in changing operational environments
- Capacity to clearly explain technical concepts to all audiences
- Read, write, and speak English effectively in both verbal and written communication
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Management, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- 2+ years in a 24/7 Operations Center
- 2+ years troubleshooting networking gear, applications, or mobile services
- Technical certification such as CCNA, Security+, Network+, or A+
Benefits
Spectrum offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.